Pete Alonso, a first baseman for the New York Mets, was held out of the starting lineup due to a right-hand contusion. He underwent X-rays after feeling discomfort in the base of his thumb. Alonso's consecutive games played streak stands at a franchise-record 353. He has played in all 99 games this season, batting .276 with 21 homers and 77 RBIs. Currently in a slump, his recent performance shows a 2-for-30 stretch. Mark Vientos will start at first base in his absence. Alonso's career totals include a .252 average and 247 home runs.
Pete Alonso, the New York Mets first baseman, has missed the starting lineup due to a right-hand contusion after experiencing discomfort at the base of his thumb. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Alonso underwent X-rays and expressed improvement, marking him as day-to-day. Alonso's consecutive games streak reaches 353, a franchise record, dating back to June 18, 2023. Despite Alonso's 2-for-30 slump in his past games, he has played all 99 games this season with a batting average of .276, accumulating 21 homers and 77 RBIs.
Alonso, a five-time All-Star and two-time Home Run Derby winner, has a career batting average of .252 with 247 home runs and 663 RBIs across 945 games with the Mets. The Mets’ manager emphasized the importance of monitoring Alonso's recovery closely as they manage his condition.
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